<strong>Physical Requirements for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers</strong>



The following is a list of physical requirements related to the job duties of an ultrasound technologist.



Possess visual skills necessary to adequately differentiate between subtle shades of gray, and color distinctions.

Possess auditory skills necessary to distinguish audible sounds of a Doppler signal, communicate with patients, and communicate with other health care professionals.

Possess sufficient oral and written skills in English to communicate with patients and other health care professionals.

Stand, walk, and sit for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Stand and walk for up to 8 hours during an 8-hour shift.

Lift or move a maximum of a 290-pound patient in a 2 person or 3 person transfer.

Move loads of up to 50 pounds up to 25 times per hour.

Push a patient confined to a wheelchair or gurney up to 300 feet or more, depending upon the structural design of the medical facility.

Bend, crouch, or stoop up to 20 times per hour.

Reach forward up to 18 inches while holding an object weighing 15 pounds.

Push ultrasound equipment on wheels weighing up to 300 pounds or more.

Possess manual dexterity to manipulate and operate all diagnostic medical sonography equipment.